TQL Wins the CargoNet “Best in Security” Award

Total Quality Logistics (TQL), one of the nation’s largest freight brokerage firms, has been awarded the CargoNet “Best in Cargo Security” award for its cargo theft prevention efforts in 2013.

Cincinnati, Ohio - April 22, 2014 - Total Quality Logistics (TQL), one of the nation’s largest freight brokerage firms, with more than $1.6 billion in annual revenues, has been awarded the CargoNet “Best in Cargo Security” award for its cargo theft prevention efforts in 2013. CargoNet is a division of Verisk Crime Analytics, a Verisk Analytics company.

CargoNet helps transportation companies, shippers, and other supply chain stakeholders prevent cargo theft and improve recovery rates through secure and controlled information sharing among theft victims, their business partners, and law enforcement.

“We thank TQL for using the CargoNet program the way it was designed to be used. We can provide intelligence, tips, best practices, training, and analytics, but we can’t force our business partners to apply them. In TQL’s case, its team has embraced the program and assisted in its development,” said Anthony Canale, general manager, CargoNet.

TQL is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation, connecting shippers who have truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it. In 2013, TQL moved more than 815,000 loads of freight.

“Cargo theft is a serious problem across the country, and it’s critically important that we do everything in our power to protect our customers’ freight. We’re proud that our team’s efforts have been recognized with this award,” said TQL Executive Vice President Kerry Byrne.

TQL also recently wrote an article with tips that shippers and receivers can use to steer clear of would-be produce thieves.

About Total Quality Logistics
TQL is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation, connecting shippers who have truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it. TQL works with more than 50,000 carriers across North America, giving the company access to millions of trucks to help its customers move freight efficiently and economically. TQL identifies the right trucks for particular freight loads, negotiates rates, and satisfies its customers’ delivery requirements. The company’s insistence on honest, straightforward communications and 24/7/365 operations minimizes missed shipments, delays, and product shortages on store shelves.

About CargoNet
A division of Verisk Crime Analytics, a Verisk Analytics company, CargoNet helps prevent cargo theft and improve recovery rates through secure and controlled information sharing among theft victims, their business partners, and law enforcement. CargoNet is centered on a national database and information-sharing system managed by crime analysts and subject-matter experts. By applying a synchronized, layered approach, CargoNet exploits the weakness of cargo thieves at multiple points. CargoNet offers integrated databases, a theft alert system, task force and investigations support, and a tractor/trailer theft deterrence program. CargoNet also provides driver education and incentives, secondary-market monitoring and interdictions, crime trend analysis and loss control services, and training. More information on CargoNet can be found at http://www.cargonet.com.